What FRSC Commander Said That Led To His Recall, Sanction

Would you know what a Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC Commander said that led to his recall to headquarters for necessary disciplinary action?

Assistant Corps Commander IL Ibrahim, was until the incident, the Unit Commander, Central Business District Unit Command, but has now been recalled.

The Eagle can report that his offence borders on literally talking too much, or making unguarded comments concerning the job of the commission in relation to other parastatals of the federal government..

Ibrahim reportedly said Vehicle Inspection Officials (VIOs) do not have the right to arrest road traffic violators.

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He also reportedly said that VIO officials lacked the right to arrest overloaded vehicles and motorists caught using phones while driving.

The comments were believed to be unpalatable with the FRSC high command hence he was recalled to the national headquarters for necessary disciplinary action.

These much were confirmed by Deputy Corps Marshal, Bisi Kazeem, who in a statement added that Ibrahim’s comments were was not the position of the Corps.

“The Federal Road Safety Corps wishes to make a pertinent clarification regarding the pronouncement by the Unit Commander, Central Business District Unit Command, Assistant Corps Commander IL Ibrahim, that Vehicle Inspection Officers, otherwise known as Directorate of Road Traffic Services, do not have the right to arrest road traffic violators, including overloaded vehicles and motorists caught using phones while driving.

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“The general public is advised to disregard the statement as it had no approval of the Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu, and does not in anyway reflect the corporate or general position of the Corps.

“It is important for the public know that the laws establishing VIOs/State Traffic Management Agencies give them the statutory mandate to make arrests on different offences depending on the state within which they operate. As such, the agencies should be given the maximum cooperation for the enhancement of safety on our roads.

“On this note and in line with sustaining the Corps’ resolve that road safety is a collective responsibility, and in acknowledgement of the roles the State Traffic Management Agencies like the Vehicle Inspection Officers play in complementing the statutory responsibilities of the FRSC through enforcement of traffic laws, the Corps Marshal has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Unit Commander to the national headquarters for necessary administrative and disciplinary actions.

“The public is admonished to always comply with all established traffic regulations and cooperate with security agencies deployed to maintain law and order on the highways, irrespective of their corporate mandate.”

Aside this most recent comments by an FRSC commander, there have been complaints before now, by members of the public over perceived duplication of duties amongst agencies of the federal government.